Vice President, Resource Development

We’re looking for a Vice President of Resource Development to lead fundraising efforts for Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma‑Marin.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma‑Marin (BGCSM) has empowered young people for nearly 80 years. We are seeking a results‑focused fundraiser who sees fundraising as movement‑building and donor partnerships as pathways to transforming lives.

Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Resource Development will design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, generating $5M+ annually and building a sustainable donor pipeline for future initiatives. This role blends strategic oversight with hands‑on donor engagement, requiring a leader adept at cultivating major gifts, guiding a team, and inspiring board participation.

• Lead multi‑year fundraising strategy across annual, major, corporate, foundation, and legacy giving.
• Maintain diversified revenue streams and accurate forecasts.
• Provide regular updates to the CEO and Board.
• Manage a portfolio of high‑capacity donors; cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships.
• Strengthen donor retention and long‑term engagement.
• Craft compelling narratives that inspire investment in BGCSM’s mission.
• Oversee all fundraising and donor‑stewardship events.
• Ensure events reflect BGCSM’s mission, elevate donor experience, and contribute strong net revenue.
• Integrate event engagement into overall donor strategy.
• Partner with CEO and Board to recruit and engage high‑impact donors.
• Lead key board committees and support governance best practices.
• Build relationships with community leaders and advisory groups.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Resource Development team.
• Implement systems and tools that support efficient fundraising operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, equity, excellence, and collaboration.

A mission‑driven fundraiser, strategic thinker, and relationship‑centered leader who brings people along with authenticity and purpose.

• Action Oriented
• Being Resilient
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Results
• Instills Trust

• Direct impact on youth outcomes across Sonoma and Marin counties.
• High visibility alongside the CEO, Executive Team, and Board.
• Opportunity to shape BGCSM’s long‑term philanthropic vision.
• A team and culture rooted in purpose, equity, and innovation.

• Launch a multi‑year fundraising strategy.
• Strengthen donor pipeline and stewardship systems.
• Advance capital and major gift efforts.
• Expand brand visibility and donor engagement.
• Increase board participation in fundraising.

• Revenue growth
• Donor retention
• Major gift pipeline health
• Board engagement
• Team performance

• Lead all fundraising, donor relations, and stewardship efforts.
• Manage all giving streams: individual, corporate, foundation, major, legacy, and events.
• Partner with Marketing on donor communications, messaging, and media visibility.
• Recruit, coach, and develop the Resource Development team.

• Proven success securing major gifts ($100K–$1M+).
• Experience leading or contributing to $5M+ campaigns.
• Ability to manage and mentor a high‑performing team.
• Strong strategic planning, donor stewardship, and storytelling skills.

• Prefers maintenance over growth.
• Requires heavy administrative support.
• Uncomfortable with relationship‑driven fundraising or public visibility.

• Experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, youth development, community impact, or mission‑driven for‑profit sectors.
• Familiarity with capital campaigns, major donor relations, and brand positioning.

• Deep understanding of philanthropic strategy and donor behavior.
• Strong relationship‑building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Proficiency with donor databases and digital marketing tools.
• High integrity, discretion, and organizational leadership capability.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree;
  Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated success in major gifts and leadership.

• Personal vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance strongly preferred.
• Applicants must be able to successfully perform the essential physical functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position.
• Requires ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, squat, pull/push, grasp up to 4‑8 hours per day.

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